Ardath Mayhar is one of the best kept secrets of Texas. Over the course of her career, she published novels, short stories, articles, and more with a unique voice and vision. The Ardath Mayhar MEGAPACK and reg; (originally published as Crazy Quilt: The Best Short Stories of Ardath Mayhar).

INTRODUCTION: ARDATH MAYHAR, EAST TEXAS MAGICIAN, by Joe R. Lansdale

FIDO IS A LOVING BEAST

A HARPING OF WATERS

A PAINTERLY EFFECT

THE WEAPON

GRYPHON and rsquo;S NEST

THE FORGING OF FEAR

WHO ACCUSES THIS WOMAN?

A SHIMMER OF BLACKNESS

THE NEXT GENERATION

INDULGENCES

HUNTING TRUCE

FUNGI

THE POWER THAT PRESERVES

RATINGS WAR

SOLO PERFORMANCE

THE CHILDREN BENEATH THE STONES

CONCERTO

THE DIG

A NIGHT IN POSSUM HOLLER

THE TUCK AT THE FOOT OF THE BED

THE EAGLE CLAW RATTLE

THROUGH THE PADDED DOOR

THE AFFAIR OF THE MIDNIGHT MIDGET

CRAWFISH

AUNT DOLLY

THE CREEK, IT DONE RIZ

JIGSAW

THE ANTHOLOGIST

THE PISTOLEER

POWDER RIVER HIDEOUT

TRAPLINE

A COLD WAY HOME

NIGHT OF THE COUGAR

LIKE MOTHER USED TO MAKE

WHISTLE IN THE WIND

HEAVY, HEAVY HANGS OVER YOUR HEAD

WELCOME THE ANGLOS

COLD TEARS, COLD STONE

If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for and quot;Wildside Press Megapack and quot; to see more of the 300+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction -- and much, much more!

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]]>Tue, 08 Aug 2017 13:36:54 CDTPublisher: Dust Studio

The year is 1947, and World War II rages on with no end in sight.

Massive Axis war walkers stalk the fronts, pitted in furious, mortal battle with the Allied forces and those of the newly formed Sino-Soviet Union. Soldiers jet across the skies on rocketpacks and engage in desperate dogfights with mechanized foes. They fight over power -power over nations, power over people, and power over the precious supply of the rare and mysterious superfuel known as VK.

Andy Chambers is a veteran writer and games designer with more than twenty six years experience. He is best known for his work in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. From 1990 to 2004 he worked at Games Workshop as lead designer for three editions of the Warhammer 40,000 miniatures game (2nd, 3rd and 4th), as well as titles like Warhammer Fantasy Battle, Necromunda, Space Marine, Titan Legions, Epic 40,000, Gorkamorka and Battlefleet Gothic. Andy moved into PC gaming to work on the real time strategy game Starcraft 2 as Creative Director at Activision Blizzard. Andy is now working as creative director for Reforged Studios in addition to designing games and writing fiction for a variety of publishers including Black Library, Fantasy Flight Games, Hawk Wargames, Warlord Games, Dust Studio, Phoenix Labs, Playmotion and Sega Interactive.

]]>Fri, 04 Aug 2017 06:14:04 CDTPublisher: Guardbridge Books

A novel of Interstellar Contact, Virtual Worlds, and the Future of Humanity.

Earth is empty of humans. This surprising observation stymies Rome and his shipmates, crew of the starship come to re-establish contact from the colonies. What could have happened in the 500-years of the non-interference treaty to vanish everyone?

Meanwhile, on Earth, Emily is living her computer-simulated life, along with the rest of Earth and rsquo;s residents: bodies stored in vast underground chambers, minds living without disease, poverty, or pain. But dramatic change is coming to their carefully regulated virtual world. Impenetrable black walls suddenly cut off cities. Monsters appear from the darkness, destroying all they touch. Emily and rsquo;s expertise has her on the front line of the investigation, trying to understand these frightening developments.

When Rome and Emily meet, it seems they and rsquo;ve found the answers to each other and rsquo;s mysteries. But this is not the case, and together they discover the terrifying secret about the nature of their existence.

and quot;This book is amazing...Rome and Emily are both well formed characters that stand fantastically on their own and when they come together, it's just even better...This is a fast paced, fresh, fantastic work of science fiction. and quot; and mdash;Readers' Favorite.

Guatavo Bodoni is an award-winning Argentinian author who has written over a hundred short stories published in five countries and three languages. With his first novel, Outside, he shows his fluency with English language science fiction.

]]>Wed, 02 Aug 2017 14:44:36 CDTPublisher: Dust Studio

The year is 1947, and World War II rages on with no end in sight.

Massive Axis war walkers stalk the fronts, pitted in furious, mortal battle with the Allied forces and those of the newly formed Sino-Soviet Union. Soldiers jet across the skies on rocketpacks and engage in desperate dogfights with mechanized foes. They fight over power -power over nations, power over people, and power over the precious supply of the rare and mysterious superfuel known as VK.

While on patrol in the icy Antarctic, Radioman Jack Armbruster stumbles upon a cry for help from French spy Gis and egrave;le Lachance. Posing as a Vichy diplomat, Gis and egrave;le became embroiled in a diabolical Axis plot led by the beautiful but cruel Lady Sigrid Von Thaler of the horrifying Blutkreuz, a scheme that involves talking gorillas, walking dead, and an alien starship strapped to the side of a V-2 rocket hidden in a secret Axis base. Along with the brave soldiers of Bravo Company, Jack must race against time to help Gis and egrave;le put an end to Sigrid's plans before she launches her rocket and gives the Axis an unbeatable edge in the war for the planet's fate.

Matt Forbeck is an award-winning and New-York Times bestselling author and game designer with thirty novels and countless games published to date. His latest work includes the novel Halo: New Blood, the Magic: The Gathering comics, The Avengers Encyclopedia, the Monster Academy YA fantasy novels, and the upcoming Shotguns and amp; Sorcery roleplaying game based on his novels. He lives in Beloit, WI, with his wife and five children, including a set of quadruplets. For more about him and his work, visit Forbeck.com.

What should she do? Consult her friends Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson, of course!

Holmes discovers the reason for Mandalay's actions, and they follow a series of bizarre clues that reveal past horrors, including theft, debauchery, and death!

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]]>Tue, 25 Jul 2017 03:02:02 CDTPublisher: Wildside Press

Times may change, but crime remains the same!

Award-winning author Kathy Lynn Emerson has penned thirteen thrilling tales -- from medieval England to modern New England -- guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat!

and quot;A baker's dozen mysteries, delectable stories ranging from Elizabethan England to contemporary New England, every one intriguing, literate, and enriched by nicely observed details. For those who are Emerson's fans already, and for those who will be as soon as they finish this book. and quot; --Lillian Stewart Carl, author of the Jean Fairbairn/Alasdair Cameron series

and quot;Mix mischief with murder from medieval to modern times and you have Kathy Lynn Emerson's marvelous new collection. A must-read for historical mystery lovers! and quot; -- Barb Goffman, Agatha and Macavity award-winning author of Don't Get Mad, Get Even RB

]]>Tue, 25 Jul 2017 03:02:02 CDTPublisher: Wildside Press

The Malice Domestic cozy anthology series returns with a new take on cozy mysteries in the Agatha Christie tradition. Here are 22 original stories (and one modern classic reprint) set at conventions, conferences, and gatherings of all kinds! Included are:

Conventional Wisdom, by Marcia Talley

Djinn And Tonic, by Neil Plakcy

The Vanishing Wife, by Victoria Thompson

The Right to Bare Arms, by John Gregory Betancourt

Message in a Bottle, by Su Kopil

Anonymous, by Kate Flora

What Goes Around, by B.K. Stevens

The Hair of the Dog, by Charles Todd

The Best-Laid Plans, by Barb Goffman

A Dark and Stormy Light, by Gigi Pandian

The Clue in the Blue Booth, by Hank Phillippi Ryan

Wicked Writers, by Frances McNamara

Coverture, by KB Inglee

Dark Secrets, by Kathryn Leigh Scott

Tarnished Hope, by KM Rockwood

Not Forgotten, by L.C. Tyler

Boston Bouillabaisse, by Nancy Brewka-Clark

Killing Kippers, by Eleanor Cawood Jones

Elemental Chaos, by M Evonne Dobson

Outside the Box, by Ruth Moose

The Perfect Pitch, by Marie Hannan-Mandel

Two Birds with One Stone, by Rhys Bowen

A Gathering of Great Detectives, by Shawn Reilly Simmon

This digital edition includes the PDF, EPUB and MOBI (Kindle) versions of the book.

]]>Fri, 21 Jul 2017 11:06:29 CDTPublisher: Talbot Epic Press

A warband of hardened mountaineers enters the infested, with demon spawn, jungle. The mountaineers led by young Gonan, a brutal barbarian, face nightmarish ambushes in the face of demonic mutations. Blood flows as battles occur in one of the darkest places of the world. The fight is to death and there can be only one survivor.This is the first tale of the tribute to the great old one series. The series will honor writers and artists that cultivated heroic/epic fantasy. The tales take place in the epic fantasy world and quot;Land of Oyr and quot;.There is also a full appendix of the history of the kingdom of Tarantis one of the powerful nations of the Land of Oyr.

]]>Tue, 18 Jul 2017 03:02:03 CDTPublisher: F+W Media

Find the courage to create your best writing life.

Whether you're a fledgling writer or a veteran with years of experience, fearlessness--that elusive blend of self-acceptance, confidence, and curiosity--is the defining quality of those who find fulfillment and success. Truly fearless authors banish writer's blocks with ease, receive critiques gracefully, and infuse their passion for the craft into every word they write.

Filled with insightful wisdom and practical advice, Fearless Writing teaches you how to thrive as a writer, no matter your genre or career path. You'll learn how to:

Find and enter a Flow state in which writing is a natural, deeply satisfying process.

Quiet both internal and external critics and embrace the inherent value in your work.

Use love, emotional engagement, and curiosity as the guiding principles for what you write and how you share it with others.

Overcome rejection, procrastination, and other obstacles that stifle your creativity.

From the blank page to the first draft, and from querying to marketing, the writing life is filled with challenges, roadblocks, and new experiences. With Fearless Writing, you'll find the inner strength to embark on a bold journey--and build a lifelong career in the process.

Note: This digital edition includes the EPUB and MOBI (Kindle) versions of the book.

]]>Wed, 26 Jul 2017 03:02:03 CDTPublisher: F+W Media

Mythic Models for Creating Original Characters

Create unforgettable characters your readers will love!

Want to make your characters and their stories more compelling, complex, and original than ever before? and nbsp;45 Master Characters and nbsp;is here to help you explore the most common male and female archetypes--the mythic, cross-cultural models from which all characters originate.

Explore a wide variety of character profiles including heroes, villains, and supporting characters.

Learn how to use archetypes as foundations for your own unique characters

Examine the mythic journeys of heroes and heroines--the progression of events upon which each archetype's character arc develops--and learn how to use them to enhance your story.

Complete with examples culled from literature, television, and film, and nbsp;45 Master Characters and nbsp;illustrates just how memorable and effective these archetypes can be--from and quot;Gladiators and quot; and and quot;Kings and quot; like Rocky Balboa and Captain Ahab to and quot;Amazons and quot; and and quot;Maidens and quot; like Wonder Woman and Guinevere. Great heroes and villains are necessary to bring any story to life; let this guide help you create characters that stand the test of time.

Note: This digital edition includes the EPUB and MOBI (Kindle) versions of the book.

It is the sign of a great story teller when an intricate political landscape can be seamlessly woven into your brain without you ever noticing. I was well and truly hooked. The hierarchies and customs of various alien races are understandably complex but not too much to lose the reader. The story is fast-paced and twisting as Cory tries to unravel who could perpetrate the attack on the President and why they would do so, while enduring stonewalling and spying from all sides of politics, including his own. and nbsp;-- and nbsp;Reviewer at SQ Magazine (sqmag.com/)

Second book in the series. Read Ambassador 1: Seeing Red first. and nbsp;

3 December 2114 and nbsp;

Cory Wilson is woken in the middle of the night with a summons to appear in the president of Nations of Earth and rsquo;s office. An aid worker in Djibouti has discovered a shipment of alien guns. and nbsp;

As ambassador to gamra, the extraterrestrial organisation which controls the Exchange, the FTL wormhole network, Cory has often been critical of Earth and rsquo;s handling of extraterrestrial problems. This is his moment to shine, to apply his knowledge about alien customs, to, in the words of the president, and ldquo;get those idiots out of there and rdquo;. and nbsp;

Except the usual suspects, the Zhori mafia who have caused trouble on Earth for a long time, are nowhere to be seen. This is something far more dangerous, something that involves all of northern Africa, something that provokes the anger of Asto, gamra and rsquo;s largest world. Asto and rsquo;s army is already prowling in orbit, ready to strike.

This series will appeal to readers of the Miles Vorkorsigan series or space opera by Elizabeth Moon.

It is the sign of a great story teller when an intricate political landscape can be seamlessly woven into your brain without you ever noticing. I was well and truly hooked. The hierarchies and customs of various alien races are understandably complex but not too much to lose the reader. The story is fast-paced and twisting as Cory tries to unravel who could perpetrate the attack on the President and why they would do so, while enduring stonewalling and spying from all sides of politics, including his own. and nbsp;-- and nbsp;Reviewer at SQ Magazine (sqmag.com/)

The world as we know it is on a certain path to war... and nbsp;

Delegate Cory Wilson has returned to gamra headquarters from deep space with a rather unwelcome guest: Captain Kando Luczon of the mammoth Aghyrian ship that has returned after mysteriously vanishing 50,000 years ago. On board the ship only 400 years have passed, in which they have visited another galaxy. But the captain isn't willing to share what they found there or why they decided to come back. In fact, the captain does his utmost best to live up to his infamous historical reputation as an utter jerk, having lived through four hundred years to cultivate his jerkery. and nbsp;

Cory had hoped that by isolating the captain from his ship, mostly still in stasis mode, he could start a conversation, but Kando Luczon isn't interested in a conversation. He views the modern version of his home world Asto as inferior, its inhabitants the Coldi as nothing but a placeholder race and all other races as savages. and nbsp;

Meanwhile the ship is showing signs of waking up, ancient satellites in orbit in the space junk clouds around Asto and Ceren sputter into life, and Asto's Chief Coordinator and Cory's friend Ezhya Palayi makes it clear that if pushed, Asto's formidable military fleet will take defensive action.

This series will appeal to readers of the Miles Vorkorsigan series or space opera by Elizabeth Moon.

]]>Tue, 01 Aug 2017 12:46:43 CDTPublisher: Apex Book Company

Apex Magazine is a monthly science fiction, fantasy, and horror magazine featuring original, mind-bending short fiction from many of the top pros of the field. New issues are released on the first Tuesday of every month.

This issue celebrates Indigenous American fantasists and is guest-edited by Amy H. Sturgis.

EDITORIALWords from the Guest Editor and mdash; Amy H. Sturgis

FICTIONWelcome to Your Authentic Indian Experience and trade; and mdash; Rebecca RoanhorseIf a Bird Can Be a Ghost and mdash; Allison MillsSkinny Charlie's Orbiting Teepee and mdash; Pamela RentzThe Trip and mdash; Mari Kurisato

Bobby Tremain and rsquo;s the first in his family to attend college, also the first to see snow. A massive magical blizzard makes this not-so-average bear want to sleep all winter, but he needs to pass exams or risk flunking out of Providence Paranormal College. and nbsp;

Lynn Frampton and rsquo;s got a brain of epic proportions and an even smarter mouth. She went to college on the other side of the country to escape the town where everybody knows and fears her brain. At college, Lynn's barely able to make friends, let alone influence people. At least she and rsquo;s at the top of her class. and nbsp;

Bobby needs Lynn and rsquo;s help to stay awake and pass his exam. She might just need his companionship, too. Can Lynn and Bobby find new hope together or will their failures send them both packing home? and nbsp;

Let this introductory novella transport you to Providence Paranormal College. Extrahumans of all types abound on this urban campus on the East Side of Providence, Rhode Island. This Ivy-League college recently opened its doors to anyone with enough talent. The Admissions Department at PPC enrolls humans with extraordinary grades, the magically and psychically inclined, vampires, werewolves, changelings, and even magic shifters like dragons and Kelpies. Come take a tour! If you like YA and NA Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy with strong romantic subplots, you and rsquo;ll feel right at home here.

]]>Wed, 16 Aug 2017 22:28:23 CDTPublisher: Timothy A. Sayell

Action and adventure in the classic style of the Pulps!

While on a routine patrol, Galactic Officer Bradley Brackett answers an emergency call from a free-floating prison facility orbiting the planet Narsalia. A dangerous prisoner has somehow hijacked a patrol fighter and escaped!

Answering the plea for help, Brackett engages the escapee in a brief space battle, forcing the criminal to crash land on Narsalia--a primordial planet still in its stone age.

Brackett pursues the escapee through unforgiving terrain, confronting the indiginious prehistoric beasts and Neanderthal aliens. To make matters worse, the magnetic clouds that cover the planet block all radio waves so that Brackett has no way to call for help while he remains...

Beneath Narsalia's Veil!

]]>Tue, 08 Aug 2017 03:02:02 CDTPublisher: Rebellion Publishing Ltd

SURVIVAL IS ALL IN THE MIND

A downed terraforming ship. An ice planet. A hostile alien race. Delia Kemp has had better expeditions. and nbsp;

Stranded, alone and hunted by the native Skelt for her scientific knowledge, Delia is chased across the undiscovered world of Valinda as its long winter comes to an end and a blistering summer approaches. and nbsp;

Strange new companions, phantasmagorical landscapes, and a death-defying dash across Valinda and rsquo;s fiery equator lead Delia ever close to the valley of Mahkanda and ndash; where salvation just might be waiting and hellip;

This digital edition includes the EPUB and MOBI (Kindle) versions of the book.

Note: and nbsp;Due to territory restrictions, this title is only available in certain countries.

]]>Thu, 27 Jul 2017 03:02:02 CDTPublisher: Wildside Press

The Malice Domestic cozy anthology series returns with a new take on mysteries in the Agatha Christie tradition -- 30 original tales with historical settings! Included are:

The Blackness Before Me, by Mindy Quigley

Honest John Finds a Way, by Michael Dell

Spirited Death, by Carole Nelson Douglas

Home Front Homicide, by Liz Milliron

The Unseen Opponent, by P. A. De Voe

The Black Hand, by Peter W. J. Hayes

The Trial of Madame Pelletier, by Susanna Calkins

Eating Crow, by Carla Coupe

Mr. Nakamura's Garden, by Valerie O. Patterson

A Butler is Born, by Catriona McPherson

Night and Fog, by Marcia Talley

The Seven, by Elaine Viets

The Lady's Maid Vanishes, by Susan Daly

You Always Hurt the One You Love, by Shawn Reilly Simmons

The Hand of an Angry God, by K. B. Inglee

The Cottage, by Charles Todd

The Measured Chest, by Mark Thielman

He Done Her Wrong, by Kathryn O'Sullivan

The Corpse Candle, by Martin Edwards

Death on the Dueling Grounds, by Verena Rose

The Barter, by Su Kopil

Mistress Threadneedle's Quest, by Kathy Lynn Emerson

A One-Pipe Problem, by John Gregory Betancourt

The Killing Game, by Victoria Thompson

The Tredegar Murders, by Vivian Lawry

Summons for a Dead Girl, by K. B. Owen

The Velvet Slippers, by Keenan Powell

The Tragic Death of Mrs. Edna Fogg, by Edith Maxwell

Crim Con, by Nancy Herriman

trong Enough, by Georgia Ruth

This digital edition includes the PDF, EPUB and MOBI (Kindle) versions of the book.

]]>Thu, 20 Jul 2017 12:26:46 CDTPublisher: CyborgPrime Publishing

d66 Random Modern Name Sampler is a great time-saving tool for authors, Game Masters, and players.

Use a pair of regular 6-sided dice to generate more than 1290 unique modern, mixed-gender names.

Have you ever drawn a complete blank when your players meet a new NPC and want to know their name? and nbsp; Have you ever struggled for a name for your new mercenary character for your latest novel? and nbsp;

Struggle no more! and nbsp;

This collection of names will help you keep your game moving while coming up with hundreds of unique names for your game. and nbsp; Make a list of 20 and cross them off as you use them, or make a journal to track their name and who they are in your game.

Whether you are looking for names for your gaming encounters, player characters, NPC and rsquo;s, or characters in your latest novel, this table of over 1290 random names is the perfect time-saving tool.

]]>Wed, 02 Aug 2017 03:02:02 CDTPublisher: Wildside Press

Humanity continues to resist the onslaught of the Knackers, carnivorous crab-like aliens whose nomadic fleet is sweeping through inhabited star systems, decimating the populations of entire worlds. At the edge of known space, a solitary SpaceForce destroyer searches desperately for a stranded alien vessel full of human captives.

Commanding the Goliath is Captain Taramay Dent, a decorated war hero battling her own demons as she fights against humanity's impending doom. Alone in enemy territory, the ship's crew races against time to complete their rescue before they are discovered. However, things are not as they seem, and they encounter a new danger that threatens their ship from within, one that may lead to the Goliath's destruction or salvation.

Dark Angels is the fourth book in the continuing Space Adventure Saga created by Ardath Mayhar in her novel, Slaughterhouse World: A Tale of the Human-Knacker War.

]]>Thu, 27 Jul 2017 03:02:02 CDTPublisher: Nomadic Delirium Press

More than a decade ago, Sam and rsquo;s Dot Publishing released a small anthology titled Ecotastrophe that looked at the dangers posed by global climate change.

Now, the planet seems in even greater peril, and maybe we are facing Ecotastrophe, but is there time to save ourselves.